From root: sakit
Usage Note
Pasakit is a pa- causative nominalization of sakit that frames the subject not as an illness itself but as an imposed hardship or additional trouble placed on someone. It is often used figuratively to describe a person, situation, or policy that makes life harder for others.
Examples
" Ayoko maging pasakit. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to be a burden.
Literal Translation
Don't-want-I become burden.
" Huwag kang maging pasakit sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Don't be a burden to the family.
Literal Translation
Don't you become burden to family.
" Para sa kanya, ang bagong patakaran sa trabaho ay isang pasakit na lalong nagpahirap sa buhay ng mga manggagawa. "
Natural Translation
For him, the new work policy is a burden that made the workers' lives even harder.
Literal Translation
For to him, the new policy at work is one burden that more made-difficult at life of the workers.
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